foreign

adjective
UK: /ˈfɒr.ən/
US: /ˈfɔːr.ən/

  1. From another country or nation.

    1. She likes foreign films. [ ] [ ]
    2. He has a foreign car and a big house because he's successful. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to a country that is not your own.

    1. I love foreign travel. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many students study foreign languages to improve their job prospects. [ ] [ ]

  3. Not familiar or known.

    1. The concept felt foreign to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. His behavior felt foreign and distant after the argument. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

alien exotic external international
foreign adverb

  1. In or to a foreign country.

    1. He is traveling foreign now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people choose to work foreign to gain international experience. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "foreign" in English means: From another country or nation., Relating to a country that is not your own., Not familiar or known..

The phonetic transcription of "foreign" is /ˈfɒr.ən/ in British English and /ˈfɔːr.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "foreign": alien, exotic, external, international.

Example usage of "foreign": "She likes foreign films.". More examples on the page.